For those involved in product development, engineering, and other form-giving applications, rapid prototyping (RP) technology can offer an excellent deliverable for various applications. Prototyping can be used for concept generation, ergonomic testing, test fitting, functional testing and even small-batch production. There are various rapid prototyping technologies available for use including Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography…
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At first blush, the scenario seems surreal, counter-intuitive and impossible. A 70-ton US Army M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank crossing a bridge constructed entirely of composite plastic looks both sheep folly and a recipe for disaster. The reality is, unquely though it seems, the world's first such bridge exists at Fort Bragg, NC and the…
Polyurea spray coating is a new development of recent years. This coating provides a plastic-like appearance and feeling when sprayed on any type of foam. The coating is hard yet durable, providing a strong shell to any foam cut project, and protecting it from break damage or weather corrosions. This coating can be applied to…
